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24 February 2025

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FEELINGS FOR LIFE TRACTOR TREK PASSES THROUGH KAIWAKA

Saturday 15 February, Kaiwaka had the privilege of welcoming the Feelings For Life Tractor Trek

2025 -photographed by Dianne, as it made its way from Auckland to Whangārei.

More than just a scenic journey, this trek is dedicated to raising funds and awareness for early

intervention in children’s mental wellbeing education across New Zealand.

On February 17, Grant McCallum (Northland MP) joined the launch and blessing of this year’s trek.

He had the opportunity to hear from the crew and Think and Be Me about the incredible work being

done to support tamariki mental health, particularly through the Rotary Te Tai Tokerau Tamariki

Mental Wellbeing Project, which has been making a meaningful impact in Northland since 2023.

ARTISTS AT TULIP CAFE

The Mangawhai Art Trail Station in Kaiwaka

The Kaiwaka artists group featured in this year’s Mangawhai Art

Trail on February 22 ad 23.

Photos.: Right - Sandy Davies modelling one of her Maori cloaks

and with feather band on her hat.

Below - Painting by Keri Crake

Bottom - Danielle Adams resin

clock.

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Proverbs 16: 8

It is better to have a little,

honestly earned,

than to have a

large income,

dishonestly gained

KAIWAKA BUGLE No. 2

24 FEBRUARY 2025

CONTENTS

Page 3: Public Notices, Classified

Page 5: Weather; Women’s RSA;

Emily Dowson Poem

Page 7: Get Washed; OCS

Page 9: Kaiwaka School; OHS

Page 11:Rotary; MCC

Page 13: Jansen Flooring

Page 15: Pt Curtis CCC

Page 17: Kaiwaka Sports Assn.

Page 19: Hakaru Pony Club; Te Pataka

o Kaiwaka

Bugle 3 will appear 31 March

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Mangawhai and Paparoa.

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ABOUT TOWN



Thank you to our readers, advertisers, businesses and supporters for being a

grand part of our community!



We have wonderful business folk in our community! This time we welcome

Matt Jansen and his Jansen Flooring business - see page13; and update from

Troy of GET WASHED

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Check out the Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall lights - see the above picture

online at www.kaiwaka.co.nz



Northland Field Days - Thursday 27 Feb to Saturday 1 March, 33 Awakino

Point East Road, Dargaville



Local SHEEP DOG TRIALS: Otamatea on 21 & 22 March, and Molesworth

trials (down Oneriri Rd) on 11 12 April - see page 3



WELL DONE to Scott and Rain and Fletcher and Sarge for their placings in

the Northland Centre Champs at Broadwood’s 100th dog trial

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The GOLDEN SHEARS, Masterton,, are from 27 February to 1 March 2025



McSweeney Bros Event takes place on 22 March. Maungaturoto Country

Club - bookings can be done through the Maungaturoto Country club

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.co

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See Facebook Kaiwaka Community Movies for

March movies.



‘Never iron a four-leaf clover. You don't want to

press your luck!’

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Please check the Back Page of the Bugle - does

anything need adding, updating or removing?

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Kaiwaka

Bugle

No.

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www.kaiwaka.co.nz in colour and is in print for our

local Readers.

~ Lindsey, Ed

‘"May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be

big and wide, and may your pockets always have a coin or

two inside.".

JOY

Friday 28 February 7.30 pm

Joy is a 2024 British biographical drama

film starring Bill Nighy, Thomasin

McKenzie and James Norton. Directed

by Ben Taylor from a screenplay by Jack

Thorne, it is the true story of the world's

first in vitro fertilisation baby Louise

Brown, and oy tells the remarkable true

story behind the ground-breaking birth of

Louise Joy Brown in 1978, the world's

first 'test-tube- baby', and the tireless 10-

year journey to make it possible.

KAIWAKA BUGLE

FRIDAY

DEADLINE 2025:

28 March

25 April

23 May

27 June

25 July

22 August

26 September

24 October

21 November

12 December

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PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIED

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday 26 March, 7pm

At Kaiwaka Sports Complex

ALL WELCOME

ST. JOHN KAIWAKA STORE

CLOTHING AND SHOE SALE

Tuesday 25th February

until

Saturday 15th March

Buy one get one free.

(Free items is same or lower priced)

With exception of our $1.00 rack.

We are open Tuesday to Friday 10 am to 3pm

EVERY Saturday 10am to 2pm

Donations accepted during opening hours

- sorry no clothing

Dianne and the Team of Helpful Volunteers

.Phone 0272007765 1919b State Highway 1 Kaiwaka

The Kaiwaka Bugle Team is looking for a passionate

and community-minded person to take on the role of

editor! This is a great opportunity to get involved in

local news, share important updates, and connect with

the community. If you have an interest in writing,

design, or storytelling and want to help keep Kaiwaka

informed, we’d love to hear from you.

For more details, get in touch with Lindsey today!

Paparoa &Mangawhai Mission

Districts March Services

9am each Sunday at Christ the King, Mangawhai.

March 2nd: St Pauls, Kaiwaka , Eucharist, 11am

2nd: Holy Trinity, Maungaturoto, Morning Prayer, 9-

11.30am

16th: Holy Trinity, Maungaturoto – Café service, 10.00am

16th: St Pauls, Kaiwaka – Eucharist, 11am

23rd: Holy Trinity, Maungaturoto, Eucharist followed by

AGM, 11.30am

30th: St Michaels, Hakaru, Eucharist, TBA

See Facebook page - Holy Trinity Maungaturoto

OTAMATEA SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd March (daylight hours)

104 Marehemo Road, Marohemo

Visitors are welcome to watch our shepherds

display

the skill of their heading and huntaway dogs.

*please, no other dogs to attend the trial*

For information phone Secretary Mike Read 09 4316770

MOLESWORTH SHEEP DOG TRIALS

75TH JUBILEE TRIAL

Friday 11th & Saturday 12th April (daylight hours)

616 Oneriri Road, Kaiwaka

Visitors are welcome to watch our shepherds display the

skill of their heading and huntaway dogs.

*please, no other dogs to attend the trial*

For further information phone 09 4312192

Kaiwaka Whangarei Hospital Knitting Group

Next meeting Tuesday 11th March 2025

at Archie Bull Hall at 10.00am.

If you would like to join us, please come along.

We are always in need of wool for the babies and a mix

for the older children.

For more information please call Gale 0274149576

Or galematheson@gmail.com

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KAIWAKA

WEATHER

JANUARY

The January report is going to be very

much like the December report as

there was not much rainfall in January.

At our place I recorded 106.5mm

over 12 days. A nice bit of dampness

in the middle of the month which had

the Brynderwyn waterfall flowing

nicely and the gardens and farms

appreciated the relief but then the rain

dried up and the waterfall is now back

to its usual trickle.

Derek recorded 121mm over 11 days.

In the last week of January I woke at

2.45am to the flash of many lightning

strikes but not hearing any thunder

associated

with

usual.

Unbeknown to me until a couple of

hours later that a tornado had

devastated a few homes and many

fences and trees in Mangawhai.

Apparently, it is a common thing with

tornadoes that you don’t get thunder

off the lightning. Something to do with

the sound being trapped in the vortex

of the tornado (well that’s my

understanding of it – I could be

wrong).

The highest rainfall recording I have

for January was in 2023 (of course)

with the horrendous amount of

603mm. The least recorded was in

2020 with only 9mm, closely

followed by 9.5mm in 2013.

Take care all, Karen.

January

2025

was

marked by cooler-than-

average temperatures across much of

the country, making it New Zealand’s

coldest January since 2017, according

to NIWA National Climate Centre’s

Monthly Climate Summary.

Among major centres, Auckland was

the warmest, Hamilton the driest,

Tauranga the sunniest, Dunedin the

coolest, and Christchurch the wettest

and least sunny.

A GIRLS

COMPLAINT

This is a fun little poem

about a young settler

girl’s frustration with a

rainy day while out

living in the bush,

which has kept her

cooped up inside. How

different the choices for

entertainment were 150

years ago!

By Emily Dowson

A Girls Complaint

Rain, rain patter, clatter, pour down

still

There’s rain enough upon the land

To drown a thousand hills,

A bush life is a merry life

But oh! it is a dreary life

upon a rainy day.

There’s father reads the news all day

What can he see in that,

I read the “Ladies Column”; down

And then I want a chat,

I like to tell them what I read

I dearly love a pun

There’s chess, and draughts, charades,

and scrabble

The column’s full of fun.

But mother works so hard all day

The boys are out to hunt for cows

They’ll soon be home wet through.

Aunt Tilly talks to mother

And mother talks to Aunt

how I would talk to father

But while he reads I can’t.

Sometimes my father reads aloud

That does not suit me quite

I hate to sit and listen

But could talk from morn till night.

I never did like sewing

And reading is as bad

When mother says, “ Now get a book”

It nearly drives me mad.

And there’s the dear old Dame you

know

Her maxims make me smile

I have to pay attention

But I’m laughing all the while.

I get so tired of making shirts

And darning stockings - phew

And knitting, I can knit and talk

But who can I talk to?

But here’s the cows and there’s the

boys

The rain they have enjoyed

If I like them would happy be

I needs must be employed.

By Emily Ann Dowson, 1871,

Kaiwaka, New Zealand.

See

‘Daffodils

Still

Grow

Heelyfield, Kaiwaka: The Ancestors

and Descendants of Thomas and Emily

Ann Dowson”, compiled by Sharon

Middleton. (2016). page 228,

HAKARU RSA

WOMEN’S SECTION

Willow Bend

HORSE

HOTEL

Horse Grazing & Agistment



Safe paddocks with outriggers

on all fences



60x40 professionally

constructed arena with grass

surface



Under cover yards



Stabling if required



Paddocks cleaned daily



Feeding hay/hard feed



Cover changes



Fresh grass daily, all year round



Short or long term

Phone Sue

021 623 776

Providing care and comfort for

horses in Kaiwaka since 2005

KAIWAKA

MARKET

Location: St John Hall

corner of SH1

and Gibbons Road

Contact: 02102548044

Happy New Year to You all.

The nomination sheet for

committee is on the notice board, more

nominations to be added please, the

AGM will be held at our next

meeting on February 27th. Ann

Dowson will not be standing for

Ladies President.

It is with sadness and concern we have

had to accept Annie Marriott's

resignation from the RSA she has been

helpful and active for the RSA and

Women’s Section. Thank you for all

you have done.

Lena and Sheila have offered to supply

afternoon tea for our February

meeting, thank you Ladies. We hope to

see you all plus some New Faces on

Thursday 27th February at 1.15pm.

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Hot Diggity Dog

DOG GROOMING

KAIWAKA

Call now for a

Professional Dog Groomer

at affordable prices.

www.doggroomingkaiwaka.co.nz

Call Pam or text

0273335380

for bookings

Landscaping Supplies:

Waikato Screen Topsoil

Bark

Woodchip

Mill Bark

Post Peelings

Compost

Crushed Shell

Topsoil

Limestone Chip

Daltons Garden Mix

Aggregate

Gap: 20,40.65

Riverstone

Sand

Belt Dust

40/20 Drainage Metal

Builders Mix

Cement

Timber/Fencing Supplies:

Rails, Posts

Stays, Strainers

Fence Battens

Palings

Stakes

Fencing Wire

Farm Gates & hardware

Drainage:

PVC Fittings

Alkathene

Draincoil

WATER TANKS:

Aqua & Baileys

Brands

DRAINAGE &

SEPTICS:

Land Drainage

Urban Rural

Drainage

Water Pipelines

Culverts

Septic Systems

(RX Plastics &

Biorock)

SITEWORKS:

Retaining Walls

Piling

Driveways

Carparks

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OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES

Our free shopping trip to Whangarei goes twice a month, being the

second Tuesday and fourth Wednesday of the month. The van

leaves at 9am from the parking area at the Maungaturoto Retirement village,

access is up the drive beside the new public toilet block on Hurndall Street.

Also, our free community lunches begin this month at the Good News Church

hall, 98 Hurndall Street East, Maungaturoto. Everyone welcome. This starts at

11am for morning tea then lunch is served at 12 with the raffle draw at 1pm. Our

chef Damian provides a beautiful meal and is followed by delicious dessert.

Wednesdays at the Community House starting at 11am we have ‘Dancing

Dollars’ where a tasty lunch is prepared using locally bought ingredients at a set

budget. The group talks about what meals can be made without spending a lot,

plus other household tips and tricks for saving money. Stop those dollars

dancing out of your pocket.

Our March calendar:

Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 26th – Free shopping trip to Whangarei

Wednesday 19th - Community Lunch for all at The Good News Church hall, 98

Hurndall Street, 11am until 1pm.

Wednesdays at 11am The Community House – Dancing Dollars.

Regards from all at OCS

2 TON BOBCAT

FOR HIRE

Kaiwaka - Mangawhai

Area

Phone Jake

02102963604

HAKARU & DISTRICTS
MEMORIAL RSA (INC)

Members & guests are invited to

come along and enjoy our

hospitality.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday 1600 - 1800

Wednesday 1700 - 2100

Thursday 1700 - 2100

Friday 1700 - 2100

Saturday, Sunday, Monday Closed

Secretary Treasurer: Bill Warren

Secretary@rsahakaru.co.nz

Or phone Bill on 02102545955

GET WASHED:

INSIGHTS FROM YOUR

LOCAL PROFESSIONAL HOUSE WASHERS

When it comes to maintaining

the beauty and integrity of our

homes,

businesses,

community buildings, exterior

washing plays a crucial role. As

professional house washers, we

see firsthand the transformative

effects of a thorough exterior

clean.

Exterior washing extends the

lifespan of most building

materials. Algae, mould, dirt

and salt can deteriorate and

corrode surfaces. By regularly

washing these surfaces, you can

prevent premature aging and

extend their durability, saving money in the long run.

When collecting quality rainwater for drinking, it’s crucial to ensure that your

roof and gutters are clean and free flowing. We encourage you to make exterior

washing a regular part of your property maintenance routine and enjoy the

numerous benefits it brings.

For guidance or to get a quote, get in touch! Owner/operator Troy is a roofer by

trade and a Master Pest Technician practising integrated pest management.

Troy 022 524 4966

Amanda 027 513 8271

Email troy@getwashed.co.nz

Website www.getwashed.co.nz

After - below and right - Before

ABOUT TOWN

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Oneriri

Plants

Visit our Nursery

Contact Heather 021

766399

oneririplants@gmail.com

365AOneriri Rd, Kaiwaka

KAIWAKA

FOOD MART

and POST CENTRE

FOOD MART

(GROCERIES)

7:30am to 8.30pm ~ 7 days

POST CENTRE

TRADING HOURS

MONDAY to FRIDAY 8am to 5pm

SATURDAY 8am to 12pm

CLOSED ON SUNDAY and on

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

IF ANY QUERIES PLEASE CALL

STORE MANAGER

on 09 4312431 or

EMAIL: kaiwakafoodmart@gmail.com

1919a State Highway1, Kaiwaka 0542

KAIWAKA SCHOOL

Kaiwaka School’s latest newsletter highlights key updates from Acting Principal

Michelle Dempsey. As Term 1 progresses, staff and students are enjoying the

new bell times and the benefits of extended lunchtime activities.

A highlight of the term so far was Whānau Day, which featured great weather,

fun activities, and strong community participation.

With the transition to the Acting Principal role,

Michelle acknowledges Sharlene’s departure on

21st February and looks forward to her return at the

end of Term 4. She also commends the efforts of

specialist teachers in enhancing student learning

experiences.

Senior students have enjoyed a day of surfing -

pictured right,, beach games and kaitiakitanga.

Thanks to Aotearoa Surf for putting on great

weather.

Upcoming events include:

Wed 5 Mar – Try-Athlon (1-2pm, KSA Field)

Wed 12 Mar – Bream Bay Zone swimming sports

Important Reminder:

For student safety, school gates must be shut from 8.30 am to 2.20pm each day.

The Otamatea High School has had a busy start to 2025!

The Year 7 students kicked off the year with an overnight stay at

Otamatea Marae (pictured), where they connected with local iwi, gathered kai

moana, and enjoyed activities such as mau rākau, ki-o-rahi, and sand sculptures.

Athletics Day took place on February 20, with results yet to be announced, and

Swimming Sports was held on February 7.

The school is also excited to offer the William Pike Challenge Award again this

year, giving Year 7 and 8 students the opportunity to develop key life skills

through outdoor activities, passion projects, and community service.

R e a d y R o a s t M e a l s

~ p o r k , b e e f, l a m b

A v a i l a b l e 1 0 a m - 8 p m

O p e n 7 d a y s - 5 a m - 8 p m

T u l i p C a fé / B a k e r y & R o a s t s

1 9 9 9 S t a t e H i g h w a y 1 , K a i w a k a

0 9 4 3 1 2 3 8 9

OTAMATEA HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

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Reyahn Leng

Registered Electrician

Local, honest and reliable.

For your residential and

light-commercial projects.

022 314 1068

Rotary for March 2025

As we are only meeting

twice a month, there has

not been a great deal of

activity for 2025, but we

are

looking

the

presentation by our Youth

Exchange student, Jaime, who will be

telling us about her year in Belgium.

At this meeting we hope to start

something new at Otamatea High

School – watch this space next month.

DRIVING MENTORS

With the help of our Driving mentors,

we continue to have success in

enabling people to progress from their

Learners to their Restricted License.

Most of our candidates sit their license

in Dargaville but recently we have also

had people sitting in Whangarei,

Kerikeri and Warkworth.

A number of the Otamatea High

School Duke Of Edinburgh students

use these lessons, together with their

own driving log, to fulfil their Skill

section of this award. With school up

and running again (and remember,

these lessons are not just for school

students) we have a number wanting to

have training. However, we are very

short of Mentors. If you know of

anyone who would be willing to give

up even a half day a week to do this,

please tell them to call me (021

1420357). I should mention that our

car is not dual controlled.

MCSWEENEY BAND

A reminder to book your tickets for the

McSweeney band on 22nd March –

see separate advert. Unfortunately,

Marion is not available this time, but

we will still have an evening of dance

you can enjoy, whether it be traditional

or line dancing, or just a social night

out with friends. ~ Eileen

Kaiwaka Revival Church

Weekly Gatherings

Join us at Kaiwaka Revival Church for

our regular weekly gatherings.:

Monday, 6pm – Prayer at Kaiwaka

Revival Church

Sunday, 6am – Prayer at Kaiwaka

Revival Church

Sunday, 10am – Sunday Service

For details on times and locations,

check local community pages or this

Facebook page ‘Kaiwaka Revival

Church’

Additionally, Man Up and Legacy

rotations

have

started.

For enquiries, contact Leon at

0220204608.

Come and be part of a supportive and

faith-filled community!

MAUNGATUROTO

COUNTRY CLUB

PROJECTOR/AUDIO

SYSTEM AND VERY

LARGE SCREEN

now

available in the function room - ideal

for

conferences,

presentations,

weddings, parties and funerals.

If you want to hire this space for your

business, club or event etc email

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.com

***********************

WANTED: Bar Staff and Quiz

Master and Bingo Callers

Do you have bartending experience?

Are you available to work on the bar,

as part of a rostered team? This is

normally only on a one night per

month basis, or occasionally for a

special event on a non-club night

where a special license has been

obtained. This is a voluntary position.

Also, we are hoping to run quiz nights

and bingo during the year, and we are

on the hunt for a quiz master and also a

bingo caller and to help set up and run

the events on the day. We would take

care of the promotion and prizes

If you are interested either call us on

092809611

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.com

*********************

Back by popular demand -

The MCSWEENEY BROTHERS

for a night of Country and Irish music

on 22nd March, 8.00.pm

$25 per person, all welcome.

The bar will be open from 5.30pm,

restaurant will be open from 6pm.

Please book for the concert in advance

email:

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.com

To pay online the account is: 06-0977-

0814884-00. Include your name as

reference. If you wish to pay on the

night, please bring cash.

If you would like to book dinner

beforehand

maungaturotocountryclub@gmail.com

by Wednesday 19th March

MAUNGATUROTO &

DISTRICTS ROTARY

Hydraulics

Engineering Ltd

Kaiwaka

Sales - Service - Parts - Hire -

Manufacture

Service Contractors &

Industrial Equipment: Rams,

Pumps, Valves

Logsplitter Hire,

Manufacturer, Sales

Dennis Linton

Lot 2 / 161 Ranganui Road, RD2,

Kaiwaka, 0573, New Zealand

Mobile: 0274 381 700

Email: hydraulicsengineering@xtra.co.nz

www.hydraulicsengineeringco.nz

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HELP

PHONE NUMBERS



HEALTHLINE 0800 611 116 - a

nurse to answer health queries



SAMARITANS

0800 726 666 - support for lonely or

suffering mental distress



YOUTHLINE 0800 376 633



LIFELINE 0800 543 354



DEPRESSION HELPLINE

0800 111 756



ALCOHOL & DRUG HELPLINE

0800 787 797



URGENT

MENTAL

HEALTH

LINE 0800 223 371



WARMLINE -peer support for

people with mental health issues

0800 200 207

Traditional Values

High Standards

Low Ratios

Affordable

Year 1 to 13 Excellence

Individualized Learning

Private schooling in your

community

98 Hurndall St Maungaturoto

09 431 8487

otamateachristianschool@gmail.com

www.otamateachristianschool

LOCAL POLICE

STATIONS

108 Rodney Street, Wellsford

PO Box 9, Wellsford 0940

Ph: 09 423 8228

35 Moir Street, Mangawhai

PO Box 111, Mangawhai 0540

Ph: 09 423 1060

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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LOCAL FLOORING:

JANSEN

“I’m Matt Jansen - pictured below with

my van, and I moved to Kaiwaka seven

years ago with my wife and teenage

daughter. With over 20 years of

experience in the flooring industry, I’ve had the privilege of

working on a wide variety of projects. I saw a need for

quality flooring services within the community and that’s

when I decided to start my business, Jansen Flooring.

We currently offer a mobile showroom where we come to

you, with a physical location coming soon.

With limited options locally, I wanted to provide people in

Kaiwaka and surrounding areas with a convenient, reliable,

and professional flooring service without the hassle of

traveling far to get it. I’m committed to delivering top-

notch work, and I take pride in helping my neighbours

create beautiful, functional spaces in their homes and

businesses.

At Jansen Flooring, it's not just about getting the job done;

it's about making sure every customer is happy with the

results. I work hard every day to ensure that each project is

completed to the highest standards and with a genuine focus

on customer satisfaction.

You can find out more at www.jansenflooring.co.nz,

searching Jansen Flooring on Facebook or call me on

021 241 5413.

I look forward to helping you achieve the floor of your

dreams.”

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Ken Urquhart

BSurv Licensed Cadastral

Surveyor

KMU

Surveys Ltd

467 Bickerstaffe Road

RD 2

Maungaturoto 0587

Ph 09 431 8705

Mob 021 161 2344

kenurquhart@xtra.co.nz

HAKARU HALL

ACTIVITIES



MONDAY: Line Dancing 10am

Ph Robyn 0226136288



TUESDAY: Pilates 9.30am

Ph 0220643965



TUESDAY: Pform Dance

Ph 0212166652



WEDNESDAY: Scouts 5.15pm

HALL AVAILABLE FOR HIRE

BOOKINGS: Ph Karen 0210467490

or 4312090

Boaties on the Kaipara Harbour are

able to communicate freely and easily with

Coastguard North Kaipara via VHF

Channels 07 and 61. You can also contact

Coastguard on your cell phone by dialling

*500.

POINT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB INC

Our Rangiora Boat Ramp Picnic was well attended and enjoyed by all

whom attended. It was a spectacular weekend at Trevor Linnell’s farm

right on the beach on flat ground, yay! Great fishing and fellowship.

Make sure not to miss it next Year.

Fishing & Auction competition

Saturday 15th & Sunday 18th March 2025

Fish of the Month for March was SNAPPER.

Winning fish are now by measure and not weight. 1st: Jeanette, 82.0cms: 2nd:

Christine, 76.0cms; 3rd: Dip, 75.0cms

New Fish of the month: SNAPPER till 10th March 2025

Annual Subscriptions:

Subs were Due 1st June 2024. $30 Family & $20 Single. Internet banking 12-

3094-0008233-00. Please use Name/s as a reference.

Next Club meeting Monday 10th March 2025 at 7pm Kaiwaka Sports

Association. ~

Wayne Leslie, Commodore

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSOCIATION

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN.

CLUB CONTACT DETAILS

Check FACEBOOK pages



ATHLETICS

Eileen Parsons 021 142 0357
E: b.parsons@xtra.co.nz


BADMINTON

Mel Williams 0274114817
E: carranzoo@xtra.co.nz


BASKETBALL

Cyrena Brunton, secretary
E: basketball.kaipara @gmail.com
Blake Worsfold 021 148 9743
E: blake@ruraldesign.co.nz


FITNESS CENTRE

Siobhan Henderson 027 979 1203
E: siobhancole87@gmail.com



GYMNASTICS

Ph: 02102757614


HOCKEY

Tina Holst 021 293 5974
E: tina.holst@otamatea.school.nz


KAIWAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Sharlene McCormick 09 4312309
E: principal@kaiwaka.school.nz


MARTIAL ARTS

Craig Bennetts 021 152 4466
E: otamatea.kempo@farmside.co.nz


NETBALL- Primary School

Chi Whitehead
E: kaiwakanetball@gmail.com


PT. CURTIS CRUISING CLUB

Tracy Collins 021 743651
E: pointcurtiscc@outlook.com


RUGBY-Senior

Michael Tovine 021 138 661
E: michealtovine@hotmail.com


RUGBY – JMB

Jody Walker
E: easternkaiwaka@gmail.com


RUGBY - Women

Bron Hames 027 4258046
E: horsiehames@yahoo.com


SQUASH:

Heath Worsfold 021 431 320
E: heath@ruraldesign.co.nz
Bruce Leslie 021 12608015
E: leswa212@gmail.com


SQUASH - Juniors

Lana Thompson
kaiwakasquash@gmail.com


TENNIS:

Linda Cowbourne 021 266 8571
kaiwakatennis@gmail.com

PLEASE SEND UPDATES,
REPORTS, PHOTOS, ADVERTS to

kaiwakabugle @kaiwaka.co.nz

The

Top Of The Rock 2025: Sunday 9 March

Check ‘Top Of The Rock Kaiwaka‘ Facebook page for more information and

for registration.

Come and be a part of this epic event! Whether you’re running or walking, it’s

all about fun, fitness, and supporting our community. The Kaiwaka Sports

Complex is a vital hub for everyone, and this fundraiser helps keep it thriving!

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 26 March, 7pm at Kaiwaka Sports Complex

The Kaiwaka Sports Association is holding its Annual General Meeting, and we

need your help! This is a great opportunity to get involved in supporting local

sports, events, and community activities.

We are actively looking for new volunteers to join our team - whether you can

help with coaching, organizing events, fundraising, or general support, your

contribution will make a difference.

If you’re passionate about sports and community, come along and be part of this

fantastic organization! For more information, contact Jennie Reynolds,

02102764171

KAIWAKA ATHLETIC CLUB

We continue to provide opportunities for

young people to become more proficient in

athletics.

We have been very fortunate to receive

(courtesy of Athletics NZ) a Run, Jump,

Throw kit. See photo. Even though we have

a reciprocal arrangement with Otamatea for

the use of equipment we do not have enough, this kit will give us a wider range

of activities to offer, especially for the younger athletes. There are at least six of

most items, and the low hurdles will certainly be an asset for all ages.

The Club will run at Otamatea High Schol on a Wednesday night from 4.30 to

approx. 6pm, until the ending of daylight saving for the year. Come along and

check us out.

KAIPARA BASKETBALL REPORT:

The Kaipara Basketball Association has several exciting events coming up. The

Girls Only Skills Program kicks off on February 10, with sessions held on

Mondays in Dargaville and Tuesdays in Mangawhai for girls aged 9-15 to

develop their basketball skills. Miniball for young players in school years 2-6

also begins in February, with sessions on Mondays in Dargaville for years 3-6

and Tuesdays in Mangawhai for years 2-5, focusing on fundamental skills

through fun activities. The Kaipara Youth League starts on February 19 at

Otamatea and will run for eight weeks, featuring mixed teams in two age

brackets: Under 12s (born 2014-2016) and Under 14s (born 2012-2013), with

players able to form their own teams or request placement. Kaipara Basketball is

also seeking volunteers to support the sport as coaches, referees, managers,

fundraisers, and general helpers. Anyone passionate about basketball and

wanting to give back is encouraged to get involved. For more information or to

Keep up to date by following facebook.com/kbabasketball.

KSA INFO:

KSA Bookings contact:

ksabookings@mail.com

Jennie Reynolds, 02102764171

KSA President:

ksa.pres23@gmail.com

Alicia Reynolds

KSA Secretary: ksa.sec3@gmail.com

FACEBOOK PAGE:

Kaiwaka Sports Complex

WEBSITE:

www.kaiwakasport.co.nz

BADMINTON IS BACK!

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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Bryce Frewin

Kaipara Based Master

Locksmith

Ph: 021 850 983

bryce@brycethelocksmith.co.nz

www.brycethelocksmith.co.nz

HAKARU PONY CLUB

Hakaru Pony Club, situated on

Settlement Road, has been going

since 1976. We cater for any riders

who can sit astride a saddle. We have

them start under 5 and are still there

75plus, and we have a lot of history

which we are very proud of. The Pony

Club Rallies cater for the Under 25

years old.

Our rallies started again on 12 February.

We have a lead rein class which starts at

4pm and the full rally starts at 5.30pm

until 7:15pm. This is every week while

school is on. We take a break in the

holidays. The coaches are all volunteers

and donate their time to teaching our

young riders the basics of looking after

their ponies and how to keep themselves

safe.

Pony Club is run under the English

riding techniques with a lot of success.

We also incorporate other riding styles

for fun, but as our curriculum is based

on Certificate levels, we pretty much

teach the riders to whatever level they

are ready for, to sit and pass their

certificates.

ADULT RIDE: We also have an active

adult ride which meets most weeks on a

Thursday evening. These groups are run

by different coaches who charge their

time. These groups teach the basics of

flat work, pole work, jumping and XC

techniques. Keep watching

the Hakaru FB page for

details of this.

We are also re-introducing

the Riders Without Horses

Program (began on12th of February

starting at 5.30pm). This will be run by a

volunteer and there may be the

opportunity to get to ride a pony but the

basics of how to look after one is taught

with the idea that once parents, and

riders, learn a bit more about how to

look after the pony and how much time

etc it takes to do this, then eventually the

riders will get to own their own pony.

We run various competitions at Hakaru

i.e. dressage, showjumping, Show

Hunter and ribbon days.

I believe we have some of the best

grounds in the north and although the

area is small, we do a lot on the grounds.

We also have an all-weather arena which

can be used all year round once you are

a member. We keep our membership

fees to a minimum, so it is not expensive

to join, and your membership lasts for a

full year, depending on when you join.

We do ask that each family donates time

to help with the many jobs that are

required, but it is usually a fun time and

a learning experience for everybody.

Our season goes from 1st September to

31st August.

One of the highlights of our branch is

our summer camp. Brilliant.

We are only a small branch with very

experienced coaches and would love to

have more members. So if you think this

might be for you and your horse crazy

children / or adults wanting to get their

confidence back – come along and see

us on Wednesday. We have a lovely

committee who would love to meet you

and welcome you on board. One of our

committee members dedicates herself to

ensuring we are all fed, and you can

purchase your dinner at the grounds.

~ Marj

Facebook: Hakaru Pony Club

TE PATAKA O KAIWAKA

FOODBANK ~ OP SHOP

Our sincerest thanks to all those that

have supported the Op Shop with

donations or purchases.

Op Shop hours are changing from

Tuesday 25 February 2025. We will

be closing at 2 pm.

Hours: Tues - Fri 10am - 2pm

Food parcel appointments need to be

picked up by 1.30 pm.

Please do NOT leave items at the

shop doors (our cameras are

watching!)

Arohanui Milly and Staff

Phone 431 2188 or 022 028 9156

www.kaiwaka.co.nz

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WHAT’S ON

PLEASE ~ do let us know what is on - or what is NOT on at the

moment! emailkaiwakabugle@kaiwaka.co.nz

Advertising in WHAT’S ON is FREE

*27Feb~Hakaru Women’s RSA AGM, 1.15pm

*28Feb~Movies ‘JOY”, 7.30pm KWMH

*27-28Feb-1Mar~Northland Field Days, Dargaville

*3Mar~Otamatea Netball Club AGM , 5.30pm OHS

*9Mar~KSA’s TOP of the ROCK

*9Mar~Mangawhai Parish AGM, 12.30pm, Mangawhai

*17Mar~ST PATRICK’S DAY

March Movies - see FB ‘Kaiwaka Community Movies’

KWMH = Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall; KSA = Kaiwaka Sports Association

MCC = Maungaturoto Country Club

See www.kaiwaka.co.nz for more information

HOUSEHOLD RUBBISH COLLECTION - Kaiwaka Pick up:

Mondays = Green bags (Northland Waste - 09 430 3273)

Wednesdays = Blue bags and yellow recycling - available at

Kaiwaka Four Square (Kaurilands 09 4392146); ONLY Blue and

Yellow bags picked up on Oneriri Road.

 GENEALOGY - Wellsford: 1st Thursday in month Ph: 423

7033; Waipu: 4th Monday in month Ph: 0274806275

 HAKARU PONY CLUB - Secretary Denise Rogers 021423376

secretary@hakaruponyclub.co.nz

 KAIPARA HUNT - Secretary Albert Doonenbal Ph 4312059
 KAIWAKA BADMINTON -Tuesdays 7.30pm Ph: 0274114817
 KAIWAKA CAN - 3rd Wednesday in month, 5.30pm, Archie

Bull Hall Ph: 021889370

 KAIWAKA SINGERS -Tuesdays, 1.30pm Ranburn, Waipu

All welcome. Enquiries Ph. 0274847576

 KNITTING FOR WHANGAREI HOSPITAL - 2nd Tuesday in

month, Archie Bull Hall 10am Ph 4314827

 MANGAWHAI GENEALOGY - meet 3rd Thursday month,

Mangawhai Museum, 10.30am

*PILATES - KAIWAKA WAR MEMORIAL HALL - Ph:

021

2072729

*PILATES - HAKARU HALL - Tuesday 9.30am Qualified

Instructor Ph. 0220643965

 PT CURTIS CRUISING CLUB - Ph: 4312205 Pongo, Commodore
 RSA, HAKARU & DISTRICTS WOMEN’S SECTION – meets

1.30pm 4th Thursday of the month. Ph: 431 5818

 KAIWAKA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING CLUB-

Wednesdays 10am - 12 noon Ph: Elaine 027 432 0032

 TRAMPING - Mondays 9am - 2:30pm, contact

valkenburgmaria@gmail.com

* YOGA - St. John Hall - Tuesday 6 pm, Carla, 021 2968794

HALLS FOR HIRE:

 Kaiwaka St. John Hall: Phone Marj 0272941227

 St.Pauls Archie Bull Hall HIRE, S McAulay, Ph 4312311

 Kaiwaka War Memorial Hall HlRE - Phone 0274806275 or

kaiwaka.hall.bookings@gmail.com

 Hakaru Community Hall HIRE -Ph. Karen 0210467490

 Te Pounga Marae queries - Pearl Nathan 0223933533

 Kaiwaka Sports Association hire/queries

Jennie Reynolds

ksabookings@mail.com, 02102764171

Justice of Peace:

A.F.Hargreaves 4312 045, W.Howard 0274806275, J Mcleish

0212132795 or Kaiwaka Four Square 4312227 (Sundays –

Thursdays) - please phone to make sure they are available or go

to www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz

Marriage Celebrants: Holly Attwood 021 08784088;

Y Osborne; C. Rosseels, D. Muskett -Osborne

Funeral Celebrant: Theresa Sjoquist 021 577 503

LOCAL SERVICES

*Emergencies - Ambulance, Fire, Police - dial 111

*Non-urgent Police phone 105

A A: Meets Wed., 7pm. Kate's Place Ph 021 024 25969 or 0800 229 6757

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS : Mon., 6pm, Archie Bull Hall, Kwk-Mwi

Road; drug and alcohol related issues. Ph. 02102412348

BUDGETING SERVICE, WELLSFORD: Free confidential advice &

support for all areas of personal finance. Ph (09) 423 7123

CAB-Citizens Advice Bureau.Wellsford Ph: 4237333

0800 367 222 email: wellsford@cab.org.nz, 1 Matheson Road, Wellsford

CIVIL DEFENCE - Kaipara 0800 727 059 or Facebook

DOG/STOCK /NOISE CONTROL 0800 105 890

FUNERAL SERVICES: Morris & Morris Ltd, Whangarei 0800667747

GRANDPARENTS Raising Grandchildren: Dianah Roberts 0223819539

HAKARU & DISTRICTS MEMORIAL RSA (Inc) 733 Settlement Rd,

Hakaru. Email: secretary@rsahakaru.co.nz Ph. 0274589880
HAKARU LANDFILL/Transfer Station:Open everyday 10am-

4pm.Ph4312629 Except Public Holidays. Cost-$55 trailer load up to 1

cubic metre. Ph:4258567 - office

KAIPARA DISTRICT COUNCIL www.kaipara.govt.nz:

Help Desk FREEPHONE 0800 727 059

KAIWAKA CEMETERY: Ph: 4312045 or 021889370

KAIWAKA LIBRARY: kaiwaka.library@gmail.com

Mon. 4-6pm; Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10am-2pm Ph:4312539

KAIWAKA PLAYCENTRE: Ph 0211205734 ; open Mon, Wed, Fri 9am

-12pm. Hastie Lane; Monday to Friday 9.00am - 12 noon.

KAIWAKA POST OFFICE:Ph:4312 431

Post Code: 0573 for RD2 and 0542 for all Kaiwaka Post Office mail

KAIWAKA PRIMARY SCHOOL: Ph: 4312309

KAIWAKA SPORTS ASSN: Ph 4312005; 4312129 gym

KAIWAKA ST JOHN HALL: Phone Marj 0272941227

KATE’S PLACE Community Centre - Employment services, Free Health

Nurse, Plunket, Advocacy, A.A., Legal Advice. 4312 661

LINKING HANDS Health Shuttle Ph: 09 4318969

MINISTRY FOR PRIMARY INDUSTRIES - General inquiries Call

Free 0800 008 333

NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT RODNEY: 021 2583737

NORTHPOWER: Faults Kaiwaka area 0800 104040

OTAMATEA COMMUNITY SERVICES: Counselling, parent coach,

Family Support worker, budget advice, food bank. Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Ph

09 431 9080 http://www.otamateacs.org/

PARENTPORT: Free, practical family support service Puhoi to Paparoa

Ph or txt: Dianne 027 280 5093 or 09 425 9357

PLUNKET: Kaiwaka St John Hall, 4th Monday of the month, 9.15 am -12pm

PLUNKET LINE - 0800 933922 or ADMIN -0800 184803

FACEBOOK - Whānau Āwhina Plunket Kaipara

TAITOKERAU COMMUNITY LAW: Free confidential legal advice and

assistance, 2nd

Thursday

of each month. Ph: 0800 155 529 for appts.

TE URI O HAU Settlement Trust Tangata Developments: Whanau Ora

021 793262

VETERINARY SERVICE MANGAWHAI:

Ph: 4314535 Mon-Fri 8.00-5.00, Sat 9-12, a/h appt.

WELLSFORD DOCTORS: Ph: 4238 086

CHURCHES:



Kaiwaka Revival Church - Your Community Church: Sundays 10am.

Ph: Pastor Tawhiri 09 431 8988 or Pastor Paul 09 4312 068 Visit us at

www.facebook.com/kaiwakachurch



St Paul's Anglican Church 1st Sun. & 3rd Sun. 11am



Contact: Church Office Ph 431 4122 www.mangawhaianglican.org.nz



Church of Christ the King, Mangawhai:9.00am every Sunday



St.Mary’s Catholic Church: Maungaturoto – Griffins Road, Saturday

evening Vigil Mass 6pm; Mangawhai – Senior Citizens Hall, Sunday

Mass 8:30am; Wellsford – Matheson Road, Sunday Mass 10:30am;

Mid-week Mass times and all enquires – phone 423 8170



Baptist Church: Sun. 10.30am Mangawhai Snr Cit.Hall.Ph:4312339



Cause Way Church Mangawhai: Sundays 10.15am, Mangawhai

Community Recreation Centre, Insley St. Ph: 09 4314782

www.causewaychurch.org.nz

Next Bugle Deadline Friday 28 March 2025